Critics list casts a shadow over Conservatives’ idle hands

Breaking news to the shadow cabinet: if your party wins the next election, I wouldn’t mortgage your house assuming your current role will automatically turn into a real cabinet one.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, with wife Anaida Poilievre on Sept. 19, has tasked most of his 118 members with a role, clearly living by the adage that ‘idle hands are the devil’s workshop,’ writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY TIM POWERS

October 19, 2022

OTTAWA—A month after being elected Conservative leader, Pierre Poilievre appointed his shadow cabinet. Given aspects of my crusty disposition and length of time here in Ottawa, I don’t tend to get fussed over who serves in what critic role. Frankly, if you are reading this column—thank you—a...

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